It was clear how their recruitment strategies were very intentional, reflecting back on what has worked and what hasn't worked. PD person has been very successful in recruiting.
Clarity in how their leadership is built for the team. They have a clear vision of how each and every person who participated in the SI got there.
Curious about the role of the New Teacher Coordinator. (Kim Pavlock explained this to us)
- We really like this idea.
- Each new fellow is assigned a teacher mentor (a former TC)
- Supports the work of the new fellow; attends the day of their demo, talks with them about their research
- Dinner in May, sample demo and continued support throughout the SI
Tech Liaison is very involved in the planning.

Continuity

Teacher Research is very strong, long standing tradition. We were very impressed.
SI is 5 credits; Continuity meetings are an additional 1 credit.
Interested in the book publishing aspect.
Multilayered approach to teacher research
- EMWP based teacher research group
- School based teacher research group
- University (grant) sponsored research; focus on literature pedagogy

Teacher Research

Flexibility in the structure and design of the research groups, honoring the requests of the participants

Strenghths

Dedication and devotion; making sure the TCs that want to be involved are given adequate opportunity.
Supportive of TCs (strong continuity)

Challenges

Really want to have a greater impact on the surrounding districts and are struggling with how to reach out to them in a bigger way.

Wonderful thing from our session....

Conversation at next summer's retreat:

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NWPM Cross-site CFA Discussion and Response - Session IV